Appointed a Brigadier General when the Civil War broke out, Jackson organized a brigade of Virginians that fought at 1st Bull Run. It was there that the unit was described as standing it’s ground like a “stonewall,” and though the brigade, which fought with him to his end, was officially named this, the name forever became attached to Jackson. His Shenandoah Campaign of 1862, a strategic diversion that prevented the Federals from reinforcing McClellan on the Virginia Peninsula, is graded a military masterpiece. By 2nd Bull Run, he and General Lee had perfected their partnership and triumphed at Fredricksburg and Chancellorsville. Hours after that victory, he was accidentally shot by one of his own men and died eight days later. ADS, signed “T. J. Jackson,” one page, 8 x 10, May 20, 1848. Receipt in Jackson’s hand. In full: “Received City of Mexico, May 20, 1848, of Capt. T. R. George aqm the following quarter masters property: 4 Four Swing Bolts; 4 Four Wagon Tongues; 1 One Comb; 1 One Horse Brush.” Jackson adds his rank and position underneath his signature, “1st Lt. 1st Arty, aaqm.” In fine condition, with a light pencil notations above and below text, trivial corner stains from mounting residue on reverse, and some paper loss to left edge and upper right corner, affecting nothing. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
